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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Nigeria to help fund your studies abroad or in Nigeria. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are open for the UPG Biashara Class of 2025. UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. This includes growing and strengthening existing enterprises. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ogun State Chapter, invites all young Nigerians to participate in its essay competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about ethical journalism and eager to explore the moral responsibilities of the profession? Do you want to learn how history’s lessons can shape your role in modern journalism? The FASPE Journalism Fellowship offers students and early-career journalists a unique opportunity to explore these critical issues in an immersive, two-week program. This fellowship is designed to challenge your understanding of ethical leadership in journalism by exploring both historical examples and contemporary challenges.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 SADC Media Awards Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
The Mawazo Institute is seeking applications for its 2025 Mawazo Fellowship Programme. This non-residential fellowship is aimed at African women pursuing their PhD studies in any field at accredited universities in Africa. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Fellowship 2025. The BMO Fellowship is a fully-funded venture and leadership program designed to provide comprehensive support to highly promising, diverse environmental sustainability entrepreneurs and leaders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are invited for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2025. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Anzisha Prize Venture Building Fellowship 2025. The Anzisha Prize is a venture building fellowship program that has successfully supported and championed very young entrepreneurs for over 10 years. The fellowship is a multi-year program that celebrates and rewards business growth. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the TWAS Research Professors in LDCs 2024/2025. The objective of the programme is to provide institutions and research groups located in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with the opportunity to establish long-term links with TWAS members and TWAS Young Affiliates/Alumni to assist in research activities and advanced training and so help develop the local scientific capacities needed. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme 2024/2025. In collaboration with UNESCO and a number of centres of excellence in the South, TWAS has instituted a Joint Associateship Scheme to enable competent researchers from the South to visit these centres regularly. An associate is appointed for three years during which he/she can visit a Centre twice for research collaboration. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
The Office of the African Union Chairperson's Youth Envoy has launched an exciting opportunity for young mental health advocates across Africa and in the diaspora. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the University of Miami 2025 Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship Program. This scholarship is automatically awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors who get admitted into the University of Miami.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Are you an NGO working to promote democratic values in your region? Do you aim to strengthen civil society, advance human rights, or promote free media? The National Endowment for Democracy (NED)offers grants to support organizations like yours, working on projects that foster democracy worldwide.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Are you an aspiring PhD student aiming for a scholarship that fully funds your graduate studies? Are you passionate about advancing research in critical fields such as renewable energy, health, technology, or space? If so, the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) PhD Scholarship could be the opportunity you seek. This scholarship is for top-performing graduates seeking a PhD with comprehensive financial support. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Nominations are now being accepted for the first edition UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics! For a chance to highlight their work and the value of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics, nominate a top STEM researcher now.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Are you concerned about the growing environmental crises? Do you experience anxiety when thinking about climate change and its impact on our planet? The 2025 Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) International Student Competition offers a unique platform to turn eco-anxiety feelings into positive action and empowerment. With the theme From Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action & Empowerment, this competition invites young individuals worldwide to creatively express their thoughts on this crucial issue.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 WIMBIZ Business Pitch Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards 2024. The Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards were launched in 2017 with the clear goal of promoting projects capable of generating a positive impact on our environment and of being replicated in other contexts, amplifying their scope. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Mountaintop Fellowship 2025 are now open. Mountaintop's flagship program is a paid, one-year, full-time fellowship for the most promising local leaders to stay in or return to their home communities and contribute to systems change in lower-income places around the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
1. What are the top universities in Nigeria?
Some of the top institutions include the University of Ibadan (UI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Benin (UNIBEN), Covenant University, and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU). These universities are known for their academic excellence and diverse range of programs.
2. What are the general admission requirements for Nigerian universities?
Admission requirements generally include a minimum of five credits in relevant subjects in your Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), such as WAEC or NECO. Also, students must sit for and pass the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam with a score that meets the cut-off for their desired higher institution and program.
3. What is the academic calendar like in Nigeria?
The academic calendar in Nigerian universities is divided into two semesters: the first semester and the second semester.
4. What is the cost of tuition for universities in Nigeria?
Tuition fees vary depending on the institution. Public universities generally have lower tuition fees, ranging from N100,000 to N200,000 per year for Nigerian students, while private universities can charge between N400,000 and 1,000,000 or more per year.
5. Can international students study in Nigeria?
Yes, international students are welcome to study in Nigeria. Generally, admitted international students have to obtain a visa and apply for a Subject To Regularization (STR) visa before leaving their home country. Some universities have specific departments that assist international students with the application process and settling in. Reach out to your prospective university for further instructions.
6. What languages are used for instruction in Nigerian universities?
English is the primary language of instruction in Nigerian universities, as it is Nigeria’s official language. However, students may encounter native languages in informal settings or cultural studies courses.
7. Are Nigerian degrees recognized internationally?
Yes, degrees from accredited Nigerian universities are recognized internationally. However, the level of recognition may depend on the specific country or region, and graduates may need to undergo further credential evaluation for certain professional fields, such as medicine or law.
8. What is the average duration of study for undergraduate programs in Nigeria?
The duration of undergraduate programs in Nigeria typically ranges from 4 to 6 years, depending on the course of study. For example, programs like Medicine and Engineering usually take longer (5-6 years), while courses in the humanities and social sciences may take 4 years.